1. All individuals of foreign nationality, who never had a R.O.C. citizenship and do not possess an overseas Chinese student status at the time of their application, are qualified to apply for admission to National Tsing Hua University as an international student.
2. The following two exceptions are made for individuals who have lived overseas continuously for more than six years. The six year period shall be calculated from the starting date of the semester for which the applicant is applying (Feb.1st for spring semester or Aug.1st for fall semester). “Overseas” refers to countries or regions other than Mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau; the term “continuously” means that an individual may stay in Taiwan for no more than a total of 120 days per calendar year.
(a) An individual who is also a national of the R.O.C. but does not currently hold and has never held a household registration in Taiwan.
(b) An individual who, at the time of application, has had their R.O.C. citizenship annulled by the Ministry of the Interior for no less than 8 years.
Individuals applying under the terms of these two exceptions must have not studied in Taiwan under the status of an Overseas Chinese Students, nor received placement permission through the University Entrance Committee for Overseas Chinese Students.
3. Applicants, concurrently holding a permanent residence status in Hong Kong, Macao, having no history of a household registration record in Taiwan and, at the time of application, have resided in Hong Kong, Macao, or another foreign country for no less than 6 years, are also qualified to apply for admission as an international student.
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1. Application eligibility is based on the Ministry of Education (MOE) Regulations -Regarding International Students Undertaking Studies in Taiwan. If the MOE Regulations are revised, the most recent MOE Regulations shall be enforced. For the latest information regarding the MOE Regulations, please visit MOE website at http://english.moe.gov.tw/
2. International students who are approved for initial household registration, resident registration, naturalization or restoration of their ROC citizenship while studying in Taiwan will lose their international student status and shall withdraw from the university.
3. International students who withdraw from the university due to misconduct, poor academic performance or a conviction under the Criminal Code are not eligible for re-application.
4. Violation of any of the Ministry of Education’s regulations will result in immediate cancellation of the applicant’s admission status or the removal of the applicant’s status as NTHU registered student. No academic certificate will be given.
Application Guidelines for International Students
Spring 2022 Application Guidelines for International Students
Spring 2022 Application Period
August 1, 2021 – September 30, 2021 15:00pm (Taiwan Time)
Fall 2022 Application Period
Undergraduate Admission: November 1, 2021 – January 31, 2022 15:00pm (Taiwan Time)
Graduate Admission: December, 2021 – February 28, 2022 15:00pm (Taiwan Time)
※All required application forms and relevant documents must be received by the above deadlines. If the application is received late or incomplete, Office of Global Affairs will not handle the application.
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| 1 | Go to NTHU International Student Online Application System http://oga.nthu.edu.tw/web.page/detail/sn/18 |
| 2 | Create Your Account
Create a Login ID (email account) and PIN (Personal Identification Number) to set up an account. Once you have an ID and a PIN, please click “Send.” The system will create an account for you. You cannot begin applying without first setting up your account. |
| 3 | Fill Out the Application Information
The application has five sections, which are “Applicant Information,” “Family Information,” “Education Background, “Language Background,” and “Other Information.” When finished with each section, please click “Save” and then “Next” to proceed. |
| 4 | Fill Out Recommenders and Send the Notice
Fill out your recommenders and click “Send Notice” to proceed. |
| 5 | Pay the Fee and Upload Requirements
Pay the application fees and prepare materials required for uploading. The applicant must upload all application requirements listed on the check list. |
| 6 | Confirm and Submit Your Application
The applicant must confirm and click “Submit” to complete the application. |
| 7 | Track Your Application |
After submitting, the applicant can track the application status using the NTHU International Student Online Application System.
Application Required documents
1. An online application form
Complete and print out the online application form at National Tsing Hua University Online Application for International Students
If you have technical problems to fill in the online application, please contact us at chiahui@mx.nthu.edu.tw or +886-3-5715131 ext 62464
2. A photocopy of diploma in English or Chinese
Applicants for bachelor degree programs must provide a photocopy of their high school diploma.
Applicants for master degree programs must provide a photocopy of their bachelor degree diploma.
Applicants for doctoral degree programs must provide a photocopy of their master degree diploma.
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1. Applicants who are in the process of completing their studies at the time of application can submit a letter from their current school/university clearly stating their anticipated graduation date.
2. Applicants who will be pursuing a second degree (B.Sc. or MA/MBA) in a different field of study must submit a photocopy of their first degree/diploma.
3. Before NTHU’s Registration, new students are required to submit diploma and transcript notarized by the Taiwan Embassy or Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in the country of the school.
3. Official transcripts in English or Chinese
Applicants for bachelor degree programs must submit an official high school transcript.
Applicants for master degree programs must submit an official bachelor degree transcript.
Applicants for doctoral degree programs must submit official transcript from both bachelor & master degrees.
4. Statement of purpose
Please provide a concise study plan with a maximum of three pages. In the study plan, applicants are encouraged to describe their motivation for choosing NTHU, and for choosing the specific department or program that they are applying. For graduate students, potential contribution to the department and research interests may also be included.
5. Two recommendation letters
Letters of recommendation are preferably from faculty members capable of evaluating the applicant’s academic qualifications and research potential.
6. Financial certificate
All applicants are required to provide a financial statement issued by a financial institution showing their financial sustainability (minimum US$ 4,000) for study in Taiwan, or a certificate of scholarship. If the submitted financial statement is not under the name of the applicant, then the applicant’s sponsor(s) must provide an affidavit indicating their relationship to the applicant and their intent to provide financial support throughout his/her period of study.
7. Declaration form
Print out the declaration form and sign at the bottom after reading it thoroughly. If applicable, we may ask the applicant to submit a copy of statement of travel record, or their Forfeited Nationality Permit Certificate issued by Ministry of the Interior and Non-Household Registration Declaration.
8. Verification of nationality
Applicants must provide a copy of their passport or some other acceptable verification of their nationality.
9. Program specific requirements
Applicants must read through the admission instructions for any additional application instructions and/or required documents of the department or program that they are applying to. If applicable, these should be submitted at the same time with their general application.
10. Pretest
Applicants for Bachelor programs must download the Pretest Instructions from Online Application System and submit the pretest (if any).
11. Application Fee
The regular fee is TWD 2,000 per department/graduate institute. Where an applicant applies for three or more departments/graduate institutes, the fee is TWD 1,500 per additional application from the third application onwards.
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1. We only accept online applications. Please process your application at NTHU’s Online Application System.
2. Incomplete submission is not acceptable and will result in cancellation of one’s application.
3. If you plan to apply to more than one program, you should submit a complete application packet for EACH program.
4. Please note that you should also have your highest level diploma and academic transcripts NOTARIZED by R.O.C. Embassy or Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in the country/place where you received your degree and submit such documents upon registration
Application Deadlines
Spring 2022 Application Period
August 1, 2021 – September 30, 2021 15:00pm (Taiwan Time)
Fall 2022 Application Period
Undergraduate Admission: November 1, 2021 – January 1, 2022 15:00pm (Taiwan Time)
Graduate Admission: December 15, 2021 – February 28, 2022 15:00pm (Taiwan Time)
Please note that the office will be closed from January 29 to February 6, 2022 due to Chinese Lunar Year.
※All required application forms and relevant documents must be received by the above deadlines. If the application is received late or incomplete, Office of Global Affairs will not handle the application.
International students are eligible to apply from the following scholarships or financial support. Scholarships may come from different sources, such as NTHU, government institutions, and private organizations. Please follow the steps and processes required for a particular scholarship program.
| :: National Tsing Hua University :: | |||
| Scholarship | Scholarship description | Source of Scholarship | How to apply |
| NTHU International Student Scholarship | ● Doctoral students: NTD 20,000~40,000 per month. For GPA and annual renewal requirements, please see “How to apply”(Available to new students who apply for admission in Spring 2021 or after.) ● Master students: NTD 5,000 per month or NTD 60,000 per year ● Bachelor students: NTD 5,000 per month or NTD 60,000 per year ● Tuition and Credit fee waived *Scholarships are renewed every year, based on merit. The applicant should re-apply each year. |
Office of Global Affairs at NTHU | Doctor |
| NTHU Country Heights Holding Bhd Filial Piety Scholarship |
● Opens to prospective undergraduate students who are Malaysian citizens |
Division of Student Assistance at NTHU | Please contact Division of Student Assistance |
| :: Government Agencies :: | |||
| Scholarship | Scholarship Description | Source of Scholarship | How to apply |
| Taiwan Scholarship | Ministry of Foreign Affairs ● NTD 30,000 per month or NTD 360,000 per year Ministry of Science and Technology Ministry of Education ● MOE will pay up to NTD40,000 each semester for each ● Application Period: February 1st to March 31st. |
Taiwan Embassy or Taipei Economic and Cultural Office | Click here |
| Elite Scholarship for University Lectures from South and South East Asia. |
● Eligibility: Doctor/Master degree-seeking applicants who are currently university lecturers or professors in Indosenia, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, India, Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei, Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bhutan.
● Duration of Scholarship:September – August next year. 3 years for Ph.D. students or 2 years for Master students (reviewed annually)*To receive the three-year continuous scholarship, the student’s average score must achieve a minimum GPA of 3.4 in his/her previous academic year. ● Scholarship amount: NTD 300,000 per year*
*The scholarship doesn’t include tuition waiver. Students will need to pay tuition fee and credit fee. ● Applicaiton documents: CV and Employee certificate. ● Application Period: June 1st to June 30th, 2021. ● For new students admitted in Fall semester only |
MOE | Click here |
| Elite Scholarship for University Lectures from Africa |
● Eligibility: Doctor/Master degree-seeking applicants who are currently university lecturers or professors in Africa.
● Duration of Scholarship:September – August next year. 3 years for Ph.D. students or 2 years for Master students (reviewed annually)*To receive the three-year continuous scholarship, the student’s average score must achieve a minimum GPA of 3.4 in his/her previous academic year. ● Scholarship amount: NTD 300,000 per year*
*The scholarship doesn’t include tuition waiver. Students will need to pay tuition fee and credit fee. ● Applicaiton documents: CV and Employee certificate ● Application Period: June 1st to June 30th, 2021. ● For new students admitted in Fall semester only |
MOE | Click here |
| Academia Sinica International Graduate Student Scholarship | Click here | Academia Sinica | Click here |
| Taiwan International Cooperation and Development Fund (ICDF) Scholarship | Click here | Taiwan Embassy or Taipei Economic and Cultural Office | Click here |
| :: Other Scholarships:: | |||
| Scholarship | Scholarship Description | Apply to Whom | How to Apply |
| ITRI & NTHU Coordinated Graduate Program (Scholarship & Internship) |
● NTD 10,000 per month
● During summer/winter vacation: full-time paid internship at ITRI -Master’s student: NTD35〜45K/month
-PhD student: NTD45〜65K/month
● Airfare subsidy (to travel to Taiwan) |
Office of Global Affairs at NTHU | Click here |
| Fulbright-NTHU Master Degree Program Scholarship |
Benefits
● Total Monthly Payment: NT$25,000 ● Settling-in & Baggage Allowance (A one-time-only
allowance): NT$36,000 ● Tuition and Credit fee Waiver (NTHU Scholarship recipient) ● Student Dormitory (provided by the university) ● Round-trip Air Ticket ● National Health Insurance Eligibility Criteria: ● Must be U.S. citizens. Permanent resident status and dual U.S. Taiwan nationality are not sufficient. ● Hold at least a bachelor’s degree ● Have strong academic credentials in an academic field of specialization. ● Meet the Grant Conditions and Provisions Eligible Programs: ● Master’s Degree Program in Austronesian Studies |
Fulbright | Click here |
You may contact colleges / departments for the possibility of other financial aids.
Ms. Hilary CHANG
Division of Global Student Recruitment and Service
Email: chiahui@mx.nthu.edu.tw
Tel: +886-3-5715131 ext: 62464
Fax: +886-3-5162467
Ms. Shelly CHEN
Division of Global Student Recruitment and Service
Email: scholarship@my.nthu.edu.tw
Tel: +886-3-5715131 ext: 62463
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1. Am I eligible to apply as an international student?
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| Please refer to our Admission Instructions for International Students and Ministry of Education (MOE) Regulations Regarding International Students Undertaking Studies in Taiwan. |
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2. How do international students apply?
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| Please refer to Online Application Procedure. |
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3. What documents are required for the application?
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| Please refer to our Admission instructions for International Students for required documents and program-specific requirements. |
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4. Do I need to send in hard copies of the applications to NTHU after online application is done?
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| It is not necessary to send the hard copies of applications to NTHU. |
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5. Can I apply through email, fax or personal delivery?
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| No, We only accept applications through online. |
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6. When are applications due?
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| Fall Application Period: Undergraduate Admission: November 1 – January 31 15:00pm (Taiwan Time) Graduate Admission: December 15 – February 28 15:00pm (Taiwan Time) Spring Application Period: |
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7. What programs offered for international students?
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Please refer to our Application Guidelines for International Students for academic programs offered at NTHU.
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8. Where can I get information about programs including curriculum, teaching format and graduation requirements, etc.?
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| Please refer to webpage of each department/institute. You may also contact the department/institute directly. |
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9. Can I apply for more than one program?
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| Yes. One can apply more than one program at once but in case of two admissions are granted, students only can choose one program. |
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10. If I have not received my diploma by the application deadline, what should I do?
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| For applicants expecting to graduate in this semester, please submit an enrollment letter issued by their school showing their year of study. |
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11. Can applicants upload recommendation letters?
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| No, after filling out the information and name of referrer, the system will automatically send an email to your referral to upload recommendation or fill out online recommendation. |
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12. What if the referrer did not get the notice from Online Recommendation System?
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| If the referrer did not receive the notification email, please inform the referral to check e email in the Spam mail box. If still can’t find it, please contact us. |
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13. Do I have to submit financial proof?
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| Applicants must provide either the scholarship certificate (scholarship application is not considered) or the bank statement with minimum USD 4000. If the bank statement is not in the account of the applicant, please submit a sponsorship letter. |
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14. Do I have to submit Chinese or English Proficiency certificates?
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Please refer to Application Guidelines to see if the programs you are applying to require any language proficiency certificates.
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15. Do my application materials need to be in a particular language?
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| If your application materials include any documents that are not in Chinese or English, you must provide us with an official English or Chinese translation in addition to the original documents. |
| 16. Is there any application fee? |
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| Application fees required. |
| 17. What English-taught courses are offered at NTHU? |
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| For information about English-taught courses, please refer to curriculum webpage for the detailed information. |
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18. Can international students apply for scholarships?
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| International students can apply for the NTHU international student scholarships through Division of International Students. To learn more about scholarships please refer to webpage Scholarship Information. |
| 19. What are the office hours? |
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| 8:30 AM–5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, Taiwan time. |
| 20. If I have any further questions regarding admission application, whom to contact? |
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| If you have more questions, please feel free to contact us at chiahui@mx.nthu.edu.tw.
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